Syracuse University’s (Former) Theta Tau Chapter Sues University

SU has spoken: hateful videos are not okay, but Theta Tau Members still feel they were wronged.

After videos surfaced of five Syracuse University students after a video was posted of one of their events where fraternity members were filmed shouting racist slurs, promoting white supremacy, and mocking sexual assault of disabled people. As a result, Syracuse University permanently expelled the Syracuse University Chapter of Theta Tau. This was a change from the initial suspension of the chapter.

Chancellor Kent Syverud released the following video:

After watching, it is commendable that the University was so swift to act, and acted appropriately. Additionally, Syverud noting that words are not enough and action is needed is especially important. Often times incidents like these are followed up with a statement and minimal actions. In addition to the disciplinary action of this one fraternity, Syracuse University is doing a full investigation of their Greek Life.